Tag: Uefa
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Arsenal release Abou Diaby…..Any takers?
Embed from Getty Images Today was the day that a number of Premiership clubs announced a list of their respective players released as out of contract and not being offered new deals, there were some household well respected names within those lists, however the one that caught my eye was Abou Diaby who has been…
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Blatter throws in the towel, or is he running scared?
Embed from Getty Images Sensational news has come out this afternoon with Sepp Blatter resigning his position as president of FIFA days after being re-elected. This stunning turn of events takes place with football’s governing body in the midst of a corruption storm, with many top-ranking officials being indicted to the US as we reported…
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On This Day (29th May): The Heysel Disaster
Embed from Getty Images Football Express News’ Tom Burford looks at the Heysel disaster which happened 30 years ago today. Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Heysel disaster, where escaping fans were crushed against a collapsing wall at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels before the start of the European Cup Final between Liverpool and…
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FA boss Dyke wants Blatter out of FIFA
Embed from Getty Images FA Boss Greg Dyke has this morning called for the resignation of FIFA president Sepp Blatter. This follows on from our story yesterday of 6 FIFA officials being arrested on bribery charges totaling over $100m dollars since 1990. Since then the number of indicted officials has risen to 18, with FIFA…
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Bernstein wants UEFA nations to boycott World Cup
Former Football Association chairman David Bernstein wants UEFA nations to boycott the World Cup in 2018. World football’s governing body FIFA has been heavily criticised of late regarding the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments, although a report has cleared both Qatar and Russia of any wrongdoings. But, further to the…
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City still plan to buy Barkley in 2015 despite contract
Manchester City will NOT ditch plans to launch a mega-money bid for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley in 2015 despite him signing a new contract today, Football Express News can reveal. The England international has put pen to paper on a lucrative extension which runs until 2018, ensuring he will still be a Toffees player when…
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PSG to pay for vile behaviour of fans
French Ligue 1 heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain will be made to pay a penalty for the incomprehensible behaviour of a small minority of their supporters during last season’s Champions League run. A decision has been made by UEFA regarding punishment over the disgusting acts of violence aimed towards disabled Chelsea fans during the first leg of…
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Rio: It’s not all about money
Former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand has revealed he snubbed lucrative deals in warmer climes in order to join Premier League minnow side QPR, saying these days he is driven by love, not money. The 35-year-old defender has enjoyed almost two decades of success playing in football’s tip tier and at international level. Ferdinand played…
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Robben: Van Gaal wants me at Man United
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal may wish to bring Dutch ace Arjen Robben with him to Man United, but the midfielder insists he is happy in Munich. Following a successful World Cup campaign cruising all the way to the semi final and achieving third place via the play-offs against hosts Brazil, Netherlands boss Louis van…
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City plot 2015 bid for Barkley
Manchester City plan to bid for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley next summer, Football Express News can reveal. A source close to the Etihad Stadium told FEN the Premier League champions watched the England international in action on a number of occasions last term and have been highly-impressed by his development. The insider said there is…
